Violations found at 92% of raided waste plants

Bangkok Post - Nov 14, 2026

Surprise inspections at waste sorting and recycling plants in Samut Sakhon have found that 92% of them had violated the Factory Act, according to Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.

Read full article

More News

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Nov 14, 2026

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking to expand trade ties with the Philippines as he also counts on Manila to back his country’s bid to forge closer ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and upgrade its status into a full dialogue partner. The 81-year-old leftist leader, who recently made

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed by PH high on summit agenda

Nov 14, 2026

The Philippines is anticipating the signing of an emergency oil-sharing framework, a deal it earlier proposed to help boost or stabilize supply in the region, during its hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. At a press conference on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson for Asean issues Dominic Xavier

Alcantara: P213.75M in kickbacks delivered to Estrada

Nov 14, 2026

A total of P213.75 million worth of kickbacks was delivered to a hotel in Manila allegedly for Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday. Speaking as a witness for the prosecution in the continuation of Estrada’s graft trial, Alcantara

Oil price cuts may extend next week

Nov 14, 2026

Local domestic pump prices may continue to decline in the week of Nov. 17 amid hopes of diplomatic talks, but concerns about further supply disruptions remain. Based on estimates from Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, diesel could decrease by P4 to P5 per liter. Gasoline may likewise have a price drop ranging from P3 to

Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Nov 14, 2026

Vice Adm. Alan Javier assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Friday with a pledge to strengthen maritime defense amid increasing security challenges in the West Philippine Sea. Javier, who headed the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Wescom) until his new assignment, succeeds newly retired Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta.

Psychic Fever catches on in the Philippines

Nov 14, 2026

On their first visit together, the Japanese group falls for Manila’s vibe and shares what makes their new album, “Different,” well, different

Ateneo Davao boy dismissed for allegedly beating up schoolmate

Nov 14, 2026

DAVAO CITY—The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) on Thursday said it had dismissed the student who allegedly beat up a schoolmate, following a thorough investigation. In a statement posted on its social media account, the university said it had “completed the disciplinary proceedings concerning the student found responsible for the bullying incident in our Junior

COA’s Cordoba newest SC justice

Nov 14, 2026

Gamaliel Cordoba, under whose leadership the Commission on Audit (COA) found alleged irregularities in government flood control projects and the use of public funds in agencies led by Vice President Sara Duterte, was appointed by President Marcos on Friday as the newest associate justice of the Supreme Court. Cordoba, the COA chair, will be filling

Meralco rate up anew in November at 49 centavos per kWh

Nov 14, 2026

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will implement a new round of rate hikes in the November billing cycle at P0.4895 per kilowatt-hour. The power distribution giant said this was due to elevated power costs amid a weakening of the Philippine peso and the monthslong war in the Middle East. Meralco said on Friday the overall rate

Prosecution sees no need for more evidence in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Nov 14, 2026

The House prosecution panel does not see the need to present more evidence on the alleged unexplained wealth of Vice President Sara Duterte in her ongoing impeachment trial.

PNP intensifies manhunt for Basilan judge’s killers

Nov 14, 2026

The Philippine National Police on Friday said that it intensified the manhunt for the two gunmen behind the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court Presiding Judge Joseph Wee Sit, who was gunned down by two unidentified men early Thursday in Zamboanga City. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. condemned the death of the regional

N Sembilan MB, 10 sacked excos back down in royal dispute

Nov 14, 2026

Ismail needs Tuanku Muhriz's consent to convene state assembly and table budget.

Violations found at 92% of raided waste plants

More News

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed by PH high on summit agenda

Alcantara: P213.75M in kickbacks delivered to Estrada

Oil price cuts may extend next week

Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Psychic Fever catches on in the Philippines

Ateneo Davao boy dismissed for allegedly beating up schoolmate

COA’s Cordoba newest SC justice

Meralco rate up anew in November at 49 centavos per kWh

Prosecution sees no need for more evidence in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

PNP intensifies manhunt for Basilan judge’s killers

N Sembilan MB, 10 sacked excos back down in royal dispute

Recommended

Amihan no longer affecting PH; easterlies prevail

Tandem focuses on memories in new, unforgettable menu

Farewell to James Gunn’s DCU and the stories we could’ve had

Has China’s ‘beauty stratagem’ found a new victim in Nvidia’s Jensen Huang?

LIVE UPDATES: 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila

Brazilian President Lula shares ‘very emotional moment’ at Manila Cathedral

What if I could never exercise again?

Court process for Quiboloy US extradition gets going

Philippines, Canada wrap up talks for free trade deal

Trump’s ‘late arrival’ won’t affect Asean Summit sked–DFA